ABOUT

A multimedia story written and created by Toon Vos

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This story could not have been made without the support, enthusiasm and insights from the following organisations and people.

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RESIDENCY

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The publication of this article is part of PERSPECTIVES—the new label for independent, constructive, multiperspective journalism.

The project PERSPECTIVES is being implemented by seven editorial teams from Central Eastern Europe under the leadership of the Goethe-Institut. The author of this article participated in the PERSPECTIVES Journalists-in-Residence Programme at the Goethe-Institut Budapest.

To find out more about PERSPECTIVES visit: www.perspectives-media.eu.

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EDITOR

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JULI SIMOND

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INTERVIEWEES

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MATTHIAS OBERMAIR

Power grids and transmission

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THOMAS HAEX

Offshore wind energy

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SPECIAL MENTION

For educational YouTube content about the role of nuclear energy in the energy transition, check out the work of Elina Charatsidou.

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3D MODELS

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Coal deposit by Patrick Hinn

Low poly house by RitiWox

Low poly factory by Ayman Rana

Nuclear power plant by Bianca Pinto

Old engine by TraianDumbrava

Power outlet by MeeyoMee

Solar panel by Anton Moek

Toy car by Preppen

Wind turbine by Shivansh Singh

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